Overview
Statistical Data Scientist Jobs in Centurion, South Africa at MMI Holdings Ltd
Closing Date
2023/03/31
Reference NumberMMH
220819-8
Job Title Statistical Data Scientist Position Type Permanent Role  Family Actuarial Cluster MOMENTUM INSURE COMPANY LIMITEDRemote Opportunity Some of the time Location – Country South Africa Location – Province Gauteng Location  – Town / City Centurion Introduction
Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.
We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at
Role
Purpose
To be involved in all analytics related aspects of the management of a short-term insurer; including performance remuneration, product development, experience monitoring, process optimization, and other ad-hoc projects. This is a broad technical role that will require a passion for data science.
The role will require accountability for key BAU processes but will be more focused on ad-hoc projects involving a range of key areas and processes of a short-term insurer. This role is ideal for a candidate with exceptional analytical and data science skills looking for an opportunity to explore the application of and grow their skills in the insurance sector.
Requirements
Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Business Sciences, Business Mathematics. Other degrees or postgraduate qualifications with a statistical/modelling aspect and/or experience will be considered.
Actuarial candidates need to have passed all CT’s and CA1.
2 years or more experience in statistical modelling or an analytical role
2 years or more experience in Microsoft Excel, SQL
Experience in modelling software such as R and Python required
Experience in the Short-term insurance industry will be advantageous.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data collection, verification and management
Extract insights and recommend appropriate actions through statistical modelling and data analysis
Design and build analytical solutions to meet business needs
Reporting on any analysis, modelling or solutions developed
Remuneration modelling management
Competencies
A quick learner
Independent self-starter
Energetic and strong sense of urgency
Self-disciplined and self-motivated
Enthusiastic and passionate attitude to the job and company
Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Exceptional analytical and technical skills with an interest in machine learning.
Ability to work well in a team and independently.
Financial and Business acumen
Problem solving skills
Integrity and honesty
Passionate about data
Title: Statistical Data Scientist
Company: MMI Holdings Ltd
Location: Centurion, South Africa
Category: Business (Data Scientist)
